West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists Mission The Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists protects the
health and welfare of all West Virginia citizens who seek professional services
in barbering, cosmetology, manicuring and aesthetics. Operations Services are provided in three areas: Board Members,
Central Office Staff, and Inspectors. Board Members ·
Conduct licensing
examinations for graduates of all schools of barbering and cosmetology in the
State. ·
Establish and regulate
by legislative rule the curriculum in all schools of barbering and cosmetology. ·
Conduct formal
disciplinary hearings when warranted. ·
Establish and regulate
by legislative rule the licensing standards for individuals, shops and schools. Central Office Staff ·
Prepares and supervises
the annual budget for the Board. ·
Maintains a computerized
database of all active licensees and students of the barbering, cosmetology,
manicuring and aesthetics professions. ·
Maintains a computerized
database for all licensed shops in the barber, cosmetology and manicuring
professions, and a database for all registered booth renters in these
professions. ·
Provides for the
collection and accounting of all licensing and examination fees. ·
Provides support
services for the five inspectors assigned to the Board. ·
Provides support
services for the five Board members. ·
Maintains communications
with the licensing boards of other 49 states, the general public and members of
the professional community. Inspectors ·
Conduct frequent
inspections of all licensed barber, beauty and manicuring shops, and all
schools of barbering and cosmetology. ·
Conduct investigations
of complaints related to the barber and cosmetology professions. ·
Enforces state laws and
legislative rules relative to the barbering and cosmetology professions. Goals/Objectives Provide maximum protection for all citizens receiving
professional services in barbering, cosmetology, manicuring and aesthetics. ·
Frequent inspections of
all professional facilities. Provide competent services for all citizens. ·
Licensing examinations
to determine competency. Promote
maximum efficiency for staff members. ·
Continued education in
computer technology. FISCAL YEAR 2001 July
1, 2000 - June 30, 2001 Statistical
Report of Various Exams, Shop Inspections & Licenses Issued & Renewed
No.
Examinations Conducted:............. 685 No.
Licenses Issued by Exam:............. 397 No.
Licenses Issued by Reciprocity................ 63 No.
Individual Licenses Renewed.......... 8,336 No.
New Shop Inspections............. 302 No.
Shop Licenses Issued/Renewed.......... 3,189 No.
New Booth Rental Registrations............. 271 No.
Duplicate Booth Rental Registrations............. 285 No.
Student Registrations............. 783
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